Intern, Vaccine Policy

Infectious diseases present unprecedented health-related (health, health system, immunisation services), economic, political and social challenges for the countries Gavi supports. In addition to the vaccines currently delivered through ongoing routine programmes, the Policy team at Gavi is monitoring the pipeline for other vaccines for endemic and epidemic pathogens to be better prepared for future investment decisions. This internship will support continuing work to monitor the emerging evidence related to endemic and epidemic pathogens. It will also assist with the delivery of other elements of the vaccine policy making process such as stakeholder consultations, investment case development, and monitoring and learning of policy implementation.

The timeframe for this internship position is the spring or summer of 2022.

KEY FUNCTIONS AND DELIVERABLES     

•    Horizon scanning of emerging research, regulatory and market related evidence relevant for vaccines for endemic and epidemic diseases;
•    Development of draft meeting materials (e.g., pre-read materials, presentations, meeting summaries);
•    Data collection and summary report(s) from desktop literature reviews;
•    Gain global health skills and knowledge, including Gavi vaccines stakeholders, R&D financing, vaccine delivery priorities and policy making.

•    Support data gathering, analyses and consultations related to R&D for vaccines for epidemic and endemic pathogens;
•    Support analysis and develop materials to guide future Gavi vaccine investment cases;
•    Assist team with project management duties;
•    As needed, prepare summary documents, presentations and reports related to analyses and consultations for meetings with senior Gavi leadership and external stakeholders;
•    Assist with the preparation of communication materials related to vaccine policies for internal and external stakeholder engagement.

Note: The essential functions listed in this section are not exhaustive of the job responsibilities; other duties may be assigned consistently with the department needs.
 

•    Minimum of 1 years’ previous work experience.

•    Exceptional written and verbal communication skills;
•    Good quantitative skills and proficiency in data analysis;
•    Proficiency with Microsoft Powerpoint, Excel, and Word;
•    Some familiarity with the global health environment and actors;
•    Some knowledge of vaccine development/ vaccine R&D landscape preferred;
•    Some expertise in epidemiology and infectious diseases;
•    Some experience working in diverse environments;
•    Ability to work independently and iteratively, and effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a fast-paced, open environment.

•    Written and spoken fluency in English;
•    Other languages (particularly French) a plus.

•    Degree in public health, science, or a related field.

•    Gavi Secretariat.

For more information on the Gavi Internship Programme please visit:
http://www.gavi.org/careers/internship-programme/

Please note, that to be eligible for this internship, you MUST be a student or have graduated within the last twelve months. 

Gavi is committed to diversity within its workforce and encourage applications from all qualified 
candidates.

If you wish to apply, please provide a cover letter and resume through our Careers webpage and apply by clicking on “Intern, Vaccine Policy”. Deadline for applications is 8 February 2021.

Duration: Starting ASAP for up to 24 weeks

Please note that as a vaccine organisation and in order to provide duty of care towards its employees, Gavi is requiring its new employees to confirm that they are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as a condition for pursuing employment with us. You can find out more by visiting this link.

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Gavi brings together the public and private sectors to save lives and protect people’s health by increasing equitable and sustainable use of vaccines against 18 infectious diseases. You will be joining an organisation at the centre of the international COVID-19 response, at the most critical time in global health in a lifetime. You will work in a culturally diverse environment with over 70 nationalities. You will collaborate with partners such as WHO, UNICEF, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the World Bank – and from business, civil society and government. 

And you will work in the first global health organisation to receive equal gender salary certification. Your unique experience, skills and talents can help us achieve our vision of leaving no one behind without the life-saving power of vaccines.
In support of Gavi’s commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion, we hire globally and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, national origin, family status, sex, gender identity or expression, physical characteristics, race, religion, spirituality or sexual orientation.